what is fences about

"Fences" is a 2016 American period drama film based on August Wilsons Pulitzer Prize-winning 1985 play of the same name). The film takes place in 1950s Pittsburgh at Troy Maxsons house that he lives in with his wife Rose and their son Cory). The story revolves around Troy Maxson, a working-class African-American father who tries to raise his family while coming to terms with the events of his life. Troy is a former baseball player who was fenced-out of the major leagues when he was young but was too old to play when he emerged after). The film explores themes such as family dynamics, personal truths, and the power of forgiveness. It is a story about how our environment shapes us and how our parents cant help but mess us up in some fashion, just as their parents had done for them. The film received positive reviews and praise from critics for Washingtons performance and direction, Daviss performance, the screenplay, pacing, cinematography, and emotional tone).